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02/06/2025

💪 Concrete is the backbone of modern infrastructure, but soaring demand and its significant carbon footprint pose major challenges.

Cement production alone contributes to 8% of global CO₂ emissions, and supply chain disruptions further exacerbate issues.

Carbon Upcycling Technologies is on a mission to solve this. They transform industrial waste into low-carbon cement products through a patented process that binds waste particles to CO₂, enhancing strength while reducing emissions.

👉 Get the full story here: https://lnkd.in/g4M_4uEi

*Together with Carbon Upcycling

01/24/2025

👏We want to say a huge "thank you" to our generous sponsors for supporting our 25 Innovators in Construction event.

This includes Orion Construction Canada, EuroLine Windows Inc, SitePartners, SiteTechnology and SiteTalent.

The event will bring together some of Canada's most forward-thinking companies for an evening of networking, learning and hands-on experiences with technology.

Check out the event link in the comments and use the promo code INNOVATOR2025 to secure your tickets with a 25% discount 👇🏻

12/05/2024

🚀 The wait is finally over! The winners of the 2024 SiteNews 25 Innovators in Construction have arrived!

After careful consideration of hundreds of submissions and a deep dive into the past year of construction coverage, the SiteNews team is thrilled to unveil the recipients of this award.

Meet the 2024 winners:
https://readsitenews.com/25-innovators-year/2024/

Now in its second year, the 25 Innovators in Construction award has become a benchmark for recognizing Canada's most forward-thinking construction companies. We celebrate organizations that take risks and embrace innovation to push the boundaries of the industry.

The SiteNews editorial team rigorously evaluated submissions based on five key criteria:

🦾 Technological Innovation
🗻 Trailblazing Spirit
👷‍♀️ Workforce Development Initiatives
♻️ Sustainability & Environmental Impact
🤝 Collaboration & Partnerships

In addition to the prestigious title of being named one of Canada's most innovative construction companies, this year's winners are invited to an exclusive Vancouver event – a fantastic opportunity to network with fellow industry innovators. Want to rub shoulders with these remarkable companies? Reach out to [email protected] for details.

🏆 Congratulations to all the incredible winners!Now

11/13/2024

Congratulations to Roberto D. of Bird Construction Inc. on winning this month's Yeti mug!

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09/17/2024

🚨 Only 6 tickets left! 🚨

This is your last chance to secure a spot at the Construction Leaders Forum on September 25 in Toronto. Don’t miss out on being in the room with the brightest minds in Canadian construction. Grab your ticket before they're gone 👉 https://constructionleadersforum.com/

A big thanks to our sponsors: Presenting Sponsor: Procore Technologies, Title Sponsors: PCL Construction, Cooper Equipment Rentals Limited, Flynn Group of Companies, and Supporting Sponsors: Aon, HammerTech, Stormtec Water Management, Maxan Interior Systems, Bird Mechanical Ltd., NuFrame Group, SiteMax Systems Inc., Northbridge Insurance, Hillcore Group, SitePartners, & SiteTechnology

09/16/2024

🎉 The 2024 Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction winners are here!

Now in its 5th year, the Top 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction—brought to you by SiteNews, SitePartners and On-Site Magazine—celebrates the brightest young leaders shaping the future of construction in Canada.

Check out the full list of these game-changers: https://readsitenews.com/40-under-40/2024/

🏗 This year's winners include innovators from some of the most iconic companies in the country, and they’re pushing boundaries in technology, project management, entrepreneurship, and more.

Meet this year’s winners, past alumni, top CEOs and executives at the Construction Leaders Forum on September 25th in Toronto, where you’ll have the chance to engage with them in meaningful conversations, hear their stories on panels, and more. It's an incredible opportunity to connect with and learn from the minds shaping Canadian construction.

🎟 Tickets are going fast! Grab yours by visiting the link in the comments.

The results are in for this year's 40 Under 40 in Canadian Construction, brought to you by SitePartners and On-Site Magazine. See who made the list for 2024 .

07/18/2024

🛠 Struggling to find workers?

So was Matt Roberts. After leaving the UK construction industry to settle in Vancouver, the trained carpenter started a contracting company.

His labour solution was to draw on an extensive international network. It's a successful approach he has since expanded. Roberts now runs A Few Good Lads with the goal of supporting overseas workers looking for a better life and providing high quality and legal labour for construction.

"We want to develop people who are going to stay in Canada, be a part of the Canadian lifestyle and want to work in the industry,” said Roberts.

Read our full story on Roberts and A Few Good Lads here: https://bit.ly/3y1aMQK

*Sponsored by A Few Good Lads

How A Few Good Lads’ unique strategy is helping reinforce Canada’s construction workforce.

05/30/2024

Burnaby-based ETRO Construction has achieved a significant milestone by securing the renovation contract for BC Place Stadium, a key project in preparation for FIFA World Cup 26 ⚽️

️ETRO says the win validates their innovative and sophisticated approach to construction. 🏗 This expertise will be invaluable as the work comes with tight deadlines, a busy downtown location, and a packed events calendar requiring meticulous planning and coordination.

We spoke with their team to get all the details 👇

Burnaby-based ETRO Construction has achieved a significant milestone by securing the renovation contract for BC Place Stadium, a key project in preparation for FIFA World Cup 26.

04/30/2024

✍🏼 is your job site drowning in paper?

When it comes to daily logs, safety reports, photo records, time entries and more, going digital is helping streamline the construction process and preparing builders to take advantage of emerging technology.

SiteMax Systems Inc.’s comprehensive job site software aims to assist small to medium-sized firms who want to start their digitization journey. It’s a solution that fits contractors where they are at and where they want to be.

Learn more about SiteMax’s unique approach in our story below 👇

Sponsored by SiteMax

As tech adoption is taking off in construction, a gap is growing between contractors.

04/23/2024

The wait is over! Drumroll please.. SiteNews proudly presents its inaugural Construction's Most Influential People of 2024 list! 🔥

We're thrilled to recognize over 50 inspiring individuals from across all corners of the industry. From builders and CEOs to educators, architects, and social media stars, these leaders are making a significant impact on Canada's built environment. ️🇨🇦

"Construction is powered by people," says Russell Hixson, SiteNews editor. "We want to make sure the men and women doing this important work get the recognition they deserve."

A huge thank you to our sponsors ICBA - Independent Contractors and Businesses Association, Sherwin-Williams, Clark Builders, Alltrade Industrial Contractors Inc., SALUS, SiteMax Systems Inc., & A Few Good Lads.

After carefully going through all submissions, the SiteNews team is proud to present our inaugural list of Construction's Most Influential People. Our list includes trailblazing company CEOs, visionary entrepreneurs, progressive advocates, wildly successful content creators, passionate educators, br...

03/14/2024

Congratulations to Scott N. of Cenovus on winning this month's Yeti mug!

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10/30/2023

Congratulations to Greg M. of JNB Heavy Haul on winning this month's Yeti mug!

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09/07/2023

🏆 SiteNews is incredibly proud to announce the winners of the inaugural 25 Innovators in Construction Awards.

The winners come from diverse backgrounds. They include some of the largest general contractors in the country, tech startups, materials manufacturers, homebuilders, environmental champions and more.

The entire SiteNews staff would like to congratulate each and every single one of the winners for not only pushing the construction industry forward, but also making the world a better place.

So much incredible work in the construction industry goes by unnoticed, but not today.

Check out the full list of winners below and be sure to congratulate them yourselves.

It’s official. SiteNews has unveiled the winners of the inaugural 25 Innovators in Canadian Construction awards.

08/15/2023

Commercial banking can be an enigma, but Ashdown Capital wants to help your business crack the code.

“We see companies in a bind. They’re booming, tackling big projects, winning great business, but they’re not getting the financing they need,” said Brad Kiendl, principal at Ashdown.

Kiendl spent years working at major banks with commercial clients and now he is sharing his expertise with the construction sector to get better deals and help builders do what they do best: build.

Check out our interview with Kiendl where he gives his advice on how a construction business should approach financing.

(Sponsored by Ashdown Capital)

Experts from Ashdown use their in-depth knowledge of banking to secure the best deals for clients.

08/02/2023

🎮 Start your digital engines!

Virtual equipment training developer CM Labs is using technology to make heavy equipment training safer, faster and more convenient.

Check out our Q&A with the Quebec-based CM Labs team to learn about how they simulate construction equipment and environments for aspiring machine operators.

Technological advancements are helping create the next generation of heavy equipment operators.

08/01/2023

😎 SiteViews is BACK and this month was spectacular.

We have epic construction photos from all across Canada. And read all the way to the bottom to see who was awarded Shot of the Month by our staff.

This month include photos from Ledcor, SkilledTradesBC, Lafarge Canada, BCIT: British Columbia Institute of Technology Fort Modular, Beedie and more!

Heavy-lifting cranes, major concrete pours and even a stylish statue made this month's SiteViews.

07/27/2023

🍃 Batteries, electric cars, wind turbines solar panels and more — much of the green technology necessary for reducing global greenhouse gas emissions requires minerals mined from the earth.

On the front lines of this effort is Canada. According to the federal government, our country is home to almost half of the world’s publicly listed mining companies, including Teck Resources Limited, Agnico Eagle Mines Limited and Hudbay Minerals Inc. Combined, all these companies boast a market capitalization of $520 billion.

Here are just a handful of Canadian mining companies leading the charge to secure these critical minerals 👇

Solar panels, electric vehicle batteries, agriculture and more - mining is critical for humanity's future.

07/26/2023

🥇 Lafarge Canadada has achieved a major sustainability milestone at its Richmond cement plant.

It is now the first Holcim Group plant worldwide to qualify 100% of its cement production as ECOPlanet.

🌿 ECOPlanet cement emits no more than 400kg of CO2 per ton.
🌿 Standard Portland cements typically emit upwards of 900kg of CO2 per ton.
🌿 Cement is the most widely-used substance on Earth after water and experts say that decarbonizing it is key to curbing global emissions.

Check out the full story below 👇

It the first Holcim Group cement plant worldwide to qualify 100% of its cement production as ECOPlanet.